US-FED-00000394924 - FY28 KC-46A Aircraft Beddown Infrastructure Program | Altus AFB, OK - Deadline September 25,2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tulsa District is issuing this special notice to announce an upcoming competition for a design and construction solicitation for the FY28 KC–46A Aircraft Beddown Infrastructure Program at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma using Progressive Design–Build under 10 USC §2808a Other Transaction Authority for Construction. This notice is for informational and planning purposes to allow interested parties to prepare for and provide feedback prior to the official solicitation release.I. INDUSTRY DAYTulsa District intends to conduct a virtual Industry Day on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:00AM Central Time to provide an overview of the project, acquisition strategy, and anticipated requirements. This event will provide interested parties with an opportunity to gain additional insight into the project and proposed Progressive Design–Build (PDB) approach under an Other Transaction (OT) framework, ask questions, and provide input in advance of the solicitation release.General questions from industry participants will be permitted during the Industry Day; however, all discussions and responses provided during the event are considered unofficial and are for informational purposes only. Statements made during the Industry Day do not constitute a commitment, authorization, or binding guidance related to the future Program Solicitation. Official Questions and Answers (Q&A) will be accepted and addressed following the release of the Program Solicitation.The Industry Day Team`s meeting link will be posted as an update to this notice NLT close of business on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. Please be advised this meeting will be recorded.II. PROJECT OVERVIEWProject Title: FY28 KC–46A Aircraft Beddown Infrastructure ProgramLocation: Altus Air Force Base, OKNAICS Code: 236220III. PROJECT DESCRIPTIONThe KC–46A Aircraft Beddown Infrastructure Program at Altus AFB, Oklahoma, will deliver comprehensive flight–line, industrial maintenance, and advanced aircrew flight simulator training facilities necessary to support the 97th Air Mobility Wing (97 AMW) – the Department of the Air Force`s sole formal training unit for heavy mobility aircraft. This $304M consolidated capital program will modernize the installation`s infrastructure to replace Eisenhower–era KC–135 operations with the next–generation KC–46A Pegasus tanker while sustaining concurrent training and maintenance for C–17 and legacy fleets.The program delivers three primary facility complexes along with associated airfield civil site infrastructure:Aircraft Maintenance FacilitiesKC–46A Aircraft Maintenance Hangar (General Maintenance): A fully enclosed, single–bay aircraft general maintenance facility (Cat Code 211–111) engineered to support maintenance tasks and provide inclement weather protection for multi–craft fleets (KC–46A, KC–135, C–17, and C–137). Structural components include reinforced concrete foundations, a structural steel frame and standing seam metal roof system, insulated metal wall panels, and high–strength concrete floor slabs. Interior functional space integrates personnel support areas, flight chief/production supervisor offices, expediter offices, break rooms, locker/shower rooms, tool rooms, laser rooms, hazardous material (HAZMAT) storage, a dedicated hazardous waste collection system, and Consolidated Tool Kits (CTK) suites. Airfield site work includes heavy–duty concrete pavement, taxiway tie–ins, aircraft wash racks, exterior lighting, and utility distribution.KC–46A Multipurpose Hangar (Corrosion Control & Open–Tank Fuel Cell Maintenance): A highly complex, fully enclosed single–bay hangar (Cat Code 211–159) engineered specifically to execute high–risk corrosion control operations (sanding, washing, aircraft depainting/painting) and open–tank fuel cell maintenance. Structural features include steel framing, insulated metal walls, and explosion–resistant construction. Functional spaces encompass paint storage and mix rooms, clean rooms, blast booths, sanding/filter storage, dedicated fuel tank repair and tool storage shops, breathing air systems, specialized industrial ventilation/exhaust systems, hazardous waste collection, and administrative personnel spaces.Flight Crew Training & Simulator FacilityKC–46A Simulator Facility Phase 4 (Flight Training Center Expansion): An expansion to the existing Flight Training Center (FTC) (Cat Code 171–212) designed to support classified training operations for KC–46A aircrews. The expansion adds dedicated high–bay simulator bays and support space to house:High–bay Weapons System Trainers (WST) (full–motion flight simulators);Boom Operator Trainers (BOT) and Part Task Trainers (PTT);Integrated bridge and overhead servicing cranes for simulator maintenance and hydraulic/motion platform equipment removal;